Culture and Politics Politicsis the way in which we organize ourselves and the way we make decisions. When "the people" run the government, it is called a Democracy.
We have 3 levelsof government. They are municipal (local), provincial, and federal. Each level is responsible for making decisions about specific topics.
Level
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Responsibility
Municipal Government
Fire Service, Police Service
Provincial Government
Education, Health Care
Federal Government
Defense, Banking
Participation
People participateby voting for candidates or by running as candidates.
People can also participate by becoming a member of one of the following:
Political Activist Group
Media
Lobbyist
N.G.O. (Non-Governmental Agency)
Judicial System
N.G.O's represent specific groups of people. Many, also, provide services to their clients. These services may not be offered by the government.
Directions:
1. Research organizations in the Moncton area. Click on the list link. List
2. Find the following.
a. Name of 5 organizations that interest you.
b. What does each organization do?
c. Who do they serve?
d. How do people volunteer?
e. How does the organization affect the way people live in the Moncton area.
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Culture and Politics
Politics is the way in which we organize ourselves and the way we make decisions. When "the people" run the government, it is called a Democracy.
We have 3 levels of government. They are municipal (local), provincial, and federal. Each level is responsible for making decisions about specific topics.
Participation
People participate by voting for candidates or by running as candidates.
People can also participate by becoming a member of one of the following:
N.G.O's represent specific groups of people. Many, also, provide services to their clients. These services may not be offered by the government.
Directions:
1. Research organizations in the Moncton area. Click on the list link. List
2. Find the following.
a. Name of 5 organizations that interest you.
b. What does each organization do?
c. Who do they serve?
d. How do people volunteer?
e. How does the organization affect the way people live in the Moncton area.
3. Complete the GOOGLE Form below.